How FTSE 350 DC scheme default fund allocations are changing

Jonathan Stapleton
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Latest research from Schroders finds investment diversification among FTSE defined contribution plan default funds is at a three-year high. Jonathan Stapleton looks at the findings

At a Glance Diversification of average FTSE 350 DC defaults now at three-year high Over the same period allocations to equities have fallen by 12 percentage points But allocations to fixed...

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